News Archive for March 26, 2012
Kennedy goes seven innings for Diamondbacks
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, March 26, 2012
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. --
Ian Kennedy pitched seven strong innings, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks past a Chicago Cubs split squad 3-2 Monday.
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The reality all teens face
By ESTHER CEPEDA - Monday, March 26, 2012
CHICAGO --
Every parent of every race and ethnicity in America should be reminding their teens that adults tend to be intimidated, annoyed or suspicious of them just because young people can be weird, sulking, overly-excited or depressed—sometimes all within moments of each other. But every parent should also expect that justice will be served if their child is wrestled to the ground and shot to death because of someone else’s unfounded fears.
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UW-Whitewater men win track meet
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, March 26, 2012
ROCK ISLAND, ILL. --
The UW-Whitewater men’s track and field team set two records Saturday to win the 10-team Augustana Spring Opener.
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New Rock Haven quickly taking shape
By JIM LEUTE - Monday, March 26, 2012
JANESVILLE --
t's hard to tell what's sprouting faster: Tulips and daffodils or Rock County's new 128-bed nursing home near the intersection of highways 14 and 51 on Janesville's north side.
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Learning is a slam dunk for robot-building team
By ANN MARIE AMES - Monday, March 26, 2012
MILWAUKEE --
This weekend, teens from Craig, Parker and Milton high schools competed in the FIRST Robotics regional in Milwaukee.
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Public record for March 26, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, March 26, 2012
Rising costs, shrinking budgets curb Janesville's street repair efforts
By MARCIA NELESEN - Monday, March 26, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Janesville is falling behind on its street repair even as more streets fall into poor condition.
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Butch Beedle gives Evansville middle schoolers a new view of the world
By GINA DUWE - Monday, March 26, 2012
EVANSVILLE --
Evansville sixth-grade social studies teacher Butch Beedle is a "fire soul" in Evansville, Mayor Sandy Decker said.
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Sheryl Inman practices respect and responsibility—indoors and out
By MARCIA NELESEN - Monday, March 26, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Sheryl Inman was brought up to respect other people, be responsible and take care of what belongs to her.
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Julie and Steve Servantez put focus on rescued pets
By ANNA MARIE LUX - Monday, March 26, 2012
FULTON TOWNSHIP --
Rescue animals get their 15 minutes of fame monthly with Julie and Steve Servantez.
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Dave Bendlin teaches children, adults about nature
By ANNA MARIE LUX - Monday, March 26, 2012
MILTON --
Anyone who has taken a nature walk at night with Dave Bendlin knows he can talk like an owl. When he belts out loud rhythmic hoots, barred owls are known to answer.
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Dan Reilly plays sweet music for those in need
By MARCIA NELESEN - Monday, March 26, 2012
FULTON TOWNSHIP --
Dan Reilly was born after his time. Like Henry David Thoreau, Reilly relishes his solitary time. He lives off his land and his wits.
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Marge Johnson has nearly made her church her home
By NEIL JOHNSON - Monday, March 26, 2012
EDGERTON --
Edgerton resident Marge Johnson has a major tip for anyone who's new to being a church volunteer: "When somebody needs something done, what you don't do is open your mouth."
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Jim Purviance eats up the chance to boost Janesville's West Side
By KEN VELOSKEY - Monday, March 26, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Do you know Jim Purviance? Here is a hint: Purviance's car license plate is "Mr. DQ." How many people in Janesville wouldn't want to know a guy who sells lip-smacking-good Dilly Bars, Blizzards and ice cream cakes.
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Students say they owe their success to Cherie Farrell
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Monday, March 26, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Cherie Farrell is all about family, which may explain why she's a favorite of students and fellow workers at Craig High School.
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Charles Sweetman tends to the spiritual and emotional sides of law enforcement
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Monday, March 26, 2012
DELAVAN --
Only a police officer understands what it's like to be a police officer, and that's why Walworth County's police, deputies and firefighters feel blessed to have the Rev. Charles Sweetman.
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Obama 'super' PAC donors among White House guests
By JACK GILLUM - Monday, March 26, 2012
WASHINGTON --
President Barack Obama is using privileged access to one of America's greatest landmarks to reward his most generous financial supporters in ways that Republicans Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum can't match.
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Balanced UConn advances
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, March 26, 2012
KINGSTON, R.I. --
Bria Hartley scored 20 points to lead a balanced Connecticut offense and help the top-seeded Huskies beat fourth-seeded Penn State, 77-59, on Sunday in the Kingston Regional semifinals.
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Stewart rolls, wins rain-shortened race
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, March 26, 2012
FONTANA, CALIF. --
Nobody did a better job racing until the raindrops fell than Tony Stewart.
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Tiger a winner on PGA Tour again after 30 months
By DOUG FERGUSON - Monday, March 26, 2012
ORLANDO, FLA --
Tiger Woods finally brought the buzz back to the very thing that made him famous—winning.
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Gennett hits for cycle in Brewers’ victory
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, March 26, 2012
SURPRISE, ARIZ. --
Scooter Gennett is not yet on the Milwaukee Brewers big league roster. He could be soon.
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Kansas, Kentucky to join Ohio State and Louisville in New Orleans
By EDDIE PELLS - Monday, March 26, 2012
One game is a grudge match between teams that know each other all too well. The other is a rare rematch between virtual strangers.
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Death notices for March 26, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, March 26, 2012
Recall-torn Senate looks undrivable
By STEVEN WALTERS - Monday, March 26, 2012
A dizzying set of events during the next eight months make it unlikely the Senate will run again before January, when the 2013-14 session convenes. Nobody knows whether Republicans or Democrats will be driving then.
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